As usual, Linux Mint's latest release, Mint 20, is better than ever, but its developers' refusal to make it easy to use Ubuntu Snap is a trifle annoying.
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Linux Mint 20: Still the best Linux desktop despite one quirk
Posted by sjvn under TechnologyFrom https://www.zdnet.com 1387 days ago
4 lessons software teams can learn from rock bands
Posted by estherschindler under StrategyFrom https://www.functionize.com 1389 days ago
You wouldn’t put together a band where all four musicians played the guitar. Somebody needs to drum and sing. Similarly, QA teams need specialists across a range of skill sets and experience. And that’s just one of the rock-and-roll lessons that creative teams can learn.
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Linus Torvalds on the future of Linux kernel developers and development
Posted by sjvn under TechnologyFrom https://www.zdnet.com 1389 days ago
Dirk Hohndel and Linus Torvalds talked about Linux developers, hardware, and coding in their latest, and first virtual Linux conversation.
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FinOps Foundation joins The Linux Foundation to nail down best cloud financial practices
Posted by sjvn under TechnologyFrom https://www.zdnet.com 1389 days ago
Managing cloud costs and making the most from cloud services is a full-time job, but thanks to the FinOps Foundation, you don't have to go it on your own.
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Principled Technologies releases first true cloud performance benchmarks
Posted by sjvn under TechnologyFrom https://www.zdnet.com 1392 days ago
Your company spends millions on the cloud, but how well does it actually perform? Thanks to a new cloud benchmarking program from Principled Technologies, you can finally find out.
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Was Microsoft in the 1990s really better than Apple in the 2020s?
Posted by sjvn under TechnologyFrom https://www.zdnet.com 1399 days ago
Commentary: Microsoft had an aggressive monopoly on both the PC operating system and web browsers in the '90s. Apple, while no bit player, owns only 13.7% of the global smartphone market. Still, Cupertino's tactics sure ring a bell.
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How to “manage up” from home
Posted by estherschindler under Self-DevelopmentFrom https://applied.economist.com 1400 days ago
Telecommuting requires new interpersonal skills. That is especially true if you’re trying to stay on the boss’s radar or earn a promotion. Without brainstorming sessions and spontaneous coffee klatches, workers need to find new ways to strut their stuff and get noticed. Keeping your head down and f
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Best Chromebooks for work in 2020: Which high-end laptop is right for your business?
Posted by sjvn under TechnologyFrom https://www.zdnet.com 1401 days ago
With the coronavirus pandemic making working from home more popular than ever, business-class Chromebooks are coming to the forefront. Need a serious Chromebook for serious business? Then one of these four should meet your needs.
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Odds are we'll all soon move to Desktop-as-a-Service
Posted by sjvn under TechnologyFrom https://www.computerworld.com 1402 days ago
I still love my standalone desktops. But with the coronavirus pandemic forcing more people to work from home, it's becoming clear, we're doing a lousy job of protecting our PCs. The only real answer: Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS).
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What testers should know about domain knowledge
Posted by estherschindler under ResourcesFrom https://www.functionize.com 1403 days ago
You might be an expert in software testing techniques. But often, QA professionals require industry domain knowledge in order to respond to unique specifications, workflows, or technology adoption. Here’s what to look for, as well as how to obtain domain knowledge in vertical markets, such as hirin
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